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Photographs taken by Peter Gillman of Dougal Haston and John Harlin on ther Eiger, with some taken of Haston at Cerro Torre. The digital files were created between 2009 and 2018.

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The Telegraph newspaper reporting the death of John Harlin, March 1966;

Annotated photograph of the Eiger, sent to and used by The Telegraph;

Press cuttings relating to the climb and the death of John Harlin.

Scope and Contents The records in this file relate to the time the climbers were trying to make the main ascent of the north face of the Eiger. They consist of:Note to Peter Gillman informing him to call Kleine Scheidegg and that 'opposition has started';Certificate for Chris Bonington after he received medical treatment;Three invoices from the mountaineering supplier Eiselin Sport for various supplies used by the climbing team, including the rope that later broke resulting...

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The audio tapes provide detailed insight into the efforts and trials of the team of climbers during their attempt to climb the north face of the Eiger. The team discuss a range of topics, especially the weather, health of the team members, equipment and immediate plans for how to continue to the ascent.

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Photographs taken by Peter Gillman of Dougal Haston.

Digital copies of photographs of Dougal Haston and John Harlin on the Eiger, March 1966.

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The records here all relate to press coverage of the climb. They consist of:

Letters of John Anstey to John Harlin and Peter Gillman, 1966;

Notes for telephone calls with the Telegraph during the climb;

Telex regarding an interview with ITN;

Notes for various interviews during the climb.

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The conversations recorded here provide detailed insight into the climb and the various problems the team encountered. The main subject of conversations include the weather, the movements of the German climbing team, the plans and options for the ascent, media coverage and the health of the team members.

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The conversations recorded here provide detailed insight into the climb and the various problems the team encountered. The main subject of conversations include the weather, the movements of the German climbing team, the plans and options for the ascent, media coverage and the health of the team members. There is also some discussion following the death of John Harlin regarding whether the climb should continue.

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The two tapes here record the radio communications between the team during the ascent on the Eiger.